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eNews June 3, 2016
Therapeutic Recreation Institute Survey
Thank you to all who attended our Therapeutic Recreation Institute this week. We had 150 attendees that joined us for another successful event. We would like to hear your feedback, please take a few minutes to fill out the survey.
National Trails Day is Saturday, June 4
National Trails Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in June to promote the importance of trails in the United States.  The American Hiking Society started National Trails Day to promote trail awareness and to recognize trail organizations and volunteers for their dedicated efforts in maintaining and developing trails. Click here to view scheduled hiking events near you.
PRPS Event Coordinator
The PRPS Event Coordinator is a take-charge professional who manages events from conception to clean up. He /she manages the administration, budget, and logistics of numerous one-time events as well as ongoing professional development and technical assistance programs; statewide conferences, institutes and summits; as well as training workshops and webinars.

PTRS Fall Workshops

The Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society (PTRS) Branch has set up a series of Fall (2016) and Spring (2017) workshops in each District. Click here to view the fall flyer and here for the spring.

Academy for Youth Sports Administrators (CYSA)
The Academy for Youth Sports Administrators is a comprehensive certification program that offers cutting-edge information on topics critical to professional youth sports administrators today.
Take charge, be the leader of youth sports in your community! PRPS and NAYS believe every community should have a Certified Youth Sports Administrator. Click here for more information.
Member Price: $375, Non-members: $395
Get your certification today! Register here.  
Update Your Membership Record
The 2016-2017 Membership Directory and Buyers Guide will be published in June. Please click here and login to verify that your address and contact information is correct. If you have not previously logged in to the system your default password is "Password1."
Quick Links
Academy for Youth Sports Administrators
September 8, 2016
Spooky Nook Sports Complex, Manheim 
D2 Fundraising Event
Join District II and other volunteers for a day at Hersheypark. Click here.
PTRS Branch
Strategic Plan 
2016-2020 updated
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 DCNR Civil Service Testing 

Civil Service testing is available for opportunities to work for the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation for three classifications including Recreation and Conservation Trainee and Recreation and Conservation Advisors I & II.  Interested, qualified professionals are encouraged to take the exams through the State Civil Service Commission website. The closing date for testing is June 25.
Other Upcoming Events

Tree Tenders on-site classes - June 23